Driver CDL

RP Lumber•Oskaloosa, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This is an on-site, local delivery role involving operation of a commercial truck, loading and unloading building materials, accurate paperwork, and yard support when not on a route. The driver delivers products such as lumber, shingles, drywall, and millwork to customer jobsites, helping ensure loads arrive on time, complete, and in good condition. The position reports to the General Manager. The role includes customer service, delivery and return documentation, loading and organizing materials, vehicle and equipment inspections, and compliance with company safety guidelines and traffic laws. The driver must maintain a current CDL and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and complete required company equipment training and certifications, including boom and forklift certification. This is a full-time, on-site position. Work includes local jobsite deliveries and lumberyard support. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs. The posted pay range is $19.00–$24.00 per hour. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screening, which may include DOT-regulated drug testing, a background check, and a motor-vehicle record review. CDL drivers may also be subject to applicable FMCSA requirements, including a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one; Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification is preferred.
Acceptable commercial driving record for the prior 60 months.
At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, or 6–12 months of related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and teammates.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as business needs require.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working indoors and outdoors in changing weather, and frequently lifting or moving 50 to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements.
Experience delivering lumber, building materials, or other construction products.
Experience operating a boom truck, Moffett/piggyback, conveyor, or forklift.
Strong product knowledge of lumber, drywall, shingles, millwork, and related materials.
Familiarity with jobsite deliveries and contractor customers.

Responsibilities

Deliver building materials to customer jobsites using efficient, legal routes and meet delivery schedules.
Represent the company with professional, courteous customer service.
Unload or help unload products by boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Observe jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every stop.
Secure return loads before leaving jobsites.
Complete delivery, return, transfer, and Delivery Waiver / Consent paperwork accurately.
Help load and secure residential and commercial building products on trucks.
Work with yard personnel to verify materials and quantities before trucks leave.
Stock, load, and organize lumber and building materials in the yard and warehouse.
Help customers in the yard with loading and product questions when not making deliveries.
Keep the inside and outside of assigned delivery vehicles clean.
Complete required daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
Follow company safety guidelines and all traffic laws.
Keep CDL and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate current.
Complete required company equipment training and certification, including boom and forklift certification.
Perform other related duties assigned by the General Manager.